Eastenders - Current Episode Discussion - VIII

[flappinfanny]

I have just caught up. Ben dragging Abi through the pub in just her bra and skirt was a bit naff, where had her uncle gone?

Yes he was angry - but his behaviour with Louise was violent too. Horrid really.

I am wondering if this is a side to Ben we are going to see more of now?

[lizann]

not a fan of new johnny, his acting was bad

did johnny meet buster before

[Dazzle]

Jay was great tonight telling Phil and Ben some harsh truths and helping Abi

Thanks for this comment. I read it earlier before I watched the episode and I was debating whether to watch it at all until I read your post. I couldn't stomach an episode concentrating on Ben's self pity like we used to get with Dean. Thank goodness Jay told the three of them in no uncertain terms they were all equally complicit in the mess they'd made.

I'm slightly annoyed that no one told Ben his behaviour in the pub was unacceptable though.

A good episode tonight, ( I knew we would get one eventually,) the new Johnny Ted Reilly, has settled well into the role already.

I agree, I like him and thought he did well for what must have been an extremely daunting baptism of fire.

Jay was the star of the episode for me, Jamie is such an underrated and underused actor.

Jay was the star for me too and is turning into a much needed moral compass for the Mitchells - and importantly one who's not afraid to stand up to Phil. It's such a shame Jamie gets so little screen time. Let's hope the new EP puts that right.

Masood is an ass.

"You're too old for me anyway". That's the second derogatory comment he's made to Carmel. I hope she doesn't go back to him!

[flappinfanny]

I also liked the scene with Shirley and Johnny and the line about knitting and Grandma. Well written and well played by Shirley and Johnny.

[tammyy2j]

I think sausage Johnny is clearly Linda's favourite

I think Abi just wants to be loved and needed, Tanya should be up there quick smart to help her daughter as any mother would and as Cora lives so near she should too but now it is left to Dot and Jack

[parkerman]

Talking of Cora, what's happened to her? Was she brought back a few months ago solely to show how out of touch DTC and the scriptwriters are about how Council housing departments work? It seems a strange thing that she was brought back just so they could display their complete ignorance and then drop the character.

[lizann]

Talking of Cora, what's happened to her? Was she brought back a few months ago solely to show how out of touch DTC and the scriptwriters are about how Council housing departments work? It seems a strange thing that she was brought back just so they could display their complete ignorance and then drop the character.

i think the actress had to leave may be ill so storylines were rushed and changed, it would have been better to send her down to tanya or away to oz to lauren

[lizann]

Talking of Cora, what's happened to her? Was she brought back a few months ago solely to show how out of touch DTC and the scriptwriters are about how Council housing departments work? It seems a strange thing that she was brought back just so they could display their complete ignorance and then drop the character.

i think the actress had to leave may be ill so storylines were rushed and changed, it would have been better to send her down to tanya or away to oz to lauren

[Dazzle]

Talking of Cora, what's happened to her? Was she brought back a few months ago solely to show how out of touch DTC and the scriptwriters are about how Council housing departments work? It seems a strange thing that she was brought back just so they could display their complete ignorance and then drop the character.

Spoiler:

Ann Mitchell took some time off but will apparently be back towards the end of the year.

[flappinfanny]

not a fan of new johnny, his acting was bad

did johnny meet buster before

Not sure, No I don't think so?